Old Photos Show Earthquake That Shook San Francisco in 1906

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Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017

The first tremors of a massive earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area at precisely 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, splitting along the San Andreas fault. The quake, considered to be one of the most significant earthquakes of all time, lasted 45 to 60 seconds and was felt from southern Oregon to south of Los Angeles, and as far east as Nevada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The fires that followed caused perhaps more damage than the quake itself. This year marks the 112th anniversary of the great earthquake that shook San Francisco.
These historic photos show the damage, fire and aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.